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Finally, from a longer-term perspective, the <strong>Town</strong> is aware <strong>of</strong> the potential necessity <strong>of</strong><br />

expanding its borders. The MOP directs a collaborative approach to working with both<br />

Spruce Grove and Parkland County to ensure adequate servicing and responsible<br />

management <strong>of</strong> the lands along each municipal boundary.<br />

The <strong>Town</strong> plans to begin an update <strong>of</strong> the MOP in fall <strong>of</strong> 2011 for completion in 2012.<br />

4.2.3 Current Labour Force Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

Data from the 2006 Canadian census shows that the leading place <strong>of</strong> work for <strong>Stony</strong><br />

<strong>Plain</strong> residents is Edmonton - 36% <strong>of</strong> local residents (based on 4,785 responses).<br />

However, the majority <strong>of</strong> residents (54%) work in <strong>Stony</strong> <strong>Plain</strong>, Spruce Grove or<br />

Parkland County. Only 10% <strong>of</strong> residents work elsewhere (see Figure 12). This<br />

illustrates <strong>Stony</strong> <strong>Plain</strong>'s close ties to Edmonton but also the fact there is a strong<br />

distribution <strong>of</strong> workplaces for residents.<br />

26 Millier Dickinson Blais: <strong>Stony</strong> <strong>Plain</strong> Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan

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